EFFECTUALLY

effectually

(adverb) in an effectual manner; “Bismarck was constantly criticised by the more liberal newspapers, and he retaliated by passing an emergency decree that effectually muzzled the press”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

effectually (comparative more effectually, superlative most effectually)

In such a way as to achieve a desired result; effectively.

Synonyms

• completely, effectively

Source: Wiktionary


Ef*fec"tu*al*ly, adv.

1. With effect; efficaciously.

2. Actually; in effect. [Obs.] Fuller.

EFFECTUAL

Ef*fec"tu*al, a. Etym: [See Effect, n.]

Definition: Producing, or having adequate power or force to produce, an intended effect; adequate; efficient; operative; decisive. Shak. Effectual steps for the suppression of the rebellion. Macaulay. Effectual calling (Theol.), a doctrine concerning the work of the Holy Spirit in producing conviction of sin and acceptance of salvation by Christ, -- one of the five points of Calvinism. See Calvinism.

Syn.

– Effectual, Efficacious, Effective. An efficacious remedy is had recourse to, and proves effective if it does decided good, effectual if it does all the good desired. C. J. Smith.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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